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Join Division I educators and administers in a focused discussion about esports at Division I institutions. Over the course of the agenda, the discussions will focus on detailed practical steps to launch and grow a comprehensive esports program.
JUNE 30TH AGENDA
11:00 AM | Esports Program Case Study Presentations and Discussion
Three collegiate administrators present their paths to developing their esports programs at different sizes of institutions followed by a discussion about common roadblocks, convincing higher ups, key decisions, organizational structure etc.
Courtney James
Dir., Student Involvement & Esports
Depaul University
Jason Smethers
Faculty Advisor UTK Esports
Uni. of Tennessee - Knoxville
Michele King
Esports Director
William & Mary
12:15 PM | Key Findings on DI Esports in the U.S.
Presentation on data provided back by schools to the benchmark survey, key takeaways, and key areas of focus for esports going forward
Tyler Schrodt
Founder
Electronic Gaming Federation, INC.
1:00 PM | Esports Facilities and Technologies (Track 1)
Discussion about the development of esports facilities and technology applications for student engagement - specific dive into cost, purpose, how to measure success, and case studies if available
Steve Kramarck
Associate Director-University Student Centers
University of Delaware
Jeff Palumbo
Global Esports Solutions Manager, Lenovo
Jeff Logsdon, M. Ed.
Program Coordinator, Club Sports
University of Cincinnati
1:00 PM | Building Campus Buy-in (Track 2)
An in-depth exploration of how to successfully engage with key stakeholders from across campus to position your esports program for sustainable success.
Michele King
Esports Director
William & Mary
Brandon Smith
Esports Director and Enterprise Project Lead, Office of Student Life
The Ohio State University
Chris Schneider
Executive Associate Commissioner for Sport Administration and Championships
BIG EAST Conference
James Hoplin
Esports Coordinator
Washington State University
2:00 PM | Building a Collegiate Esports Brand (Track 1)
Industry experts and collegiate leaders discuss strategies on building an esports brand for your program and how to bring attention to your program, teams, and players through digital and offline efforts.
Joe Favorito
Roderick Alemania
CEO
ReadyUp
Richard Ensor, Esq.
MAAC Commissioner
MAAC
James Marley
Electronic Gaming Federation, INC.
2:00 PM | Program Structure and Resources (Track 2)
A panel exploring strategies for program development once the commitment to esports has been made, specifically around competition, education, social impact, and commercial success.
Eric Johnson
CEO
Electronic Gaming Federation, INC.
Bill Newton
Niagara University
Chris Muller
Associate Director, Campus Recreation
UT Arlington